Nomads Capital Backpackers Reviews

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81%

Rating

1171 Total Reviews

76%Value For Money

83%Security

93%Location

81%Staff

76%Atmosphere

82%Cleanliness

77%Facilities

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I had a very comfortable stay, the 24 hour reception always had someone willing to help and I met many friendly characters, lots of people working in NZ but quite a few passers-by as well. Very good value for money, 2 free meals a day was great and my 10 bed dorm felt secure, there were lockers and it was very warm in the evenings. Found it odd that I met no other Australians but this has been the case everywhere I've been in New Zealand since!

Okay stay, the hostel advertises a free snack sized meal each evening however there is not a vegetarian option, only a tiny bowl of salad. The bathrooms did not look regularly cleaned and both showers on the first shower can only be used for a couple of minutes before they were blocked and water over-flowed.

The kitchen was smaller but they provided pancake batter every morning from 7-9 for breakfast that was really good. You had to get there early to avoid a massive pile up waiting to cook them but the free food was much appreciated. Good location, very close to Cuba Street and bus stops so it was easy to get around the city. Room was clean as were the shared bathrooms. 2 bathrooms in our section with a total of 1 working toilet and 3 showers. Overall pretty good stay for the price.

The hostel was great. Very secure with lockers and nicely cleaned rooms. The staff were very cheerful and helpful, but perhaps the best thing about the hostel is the location, located right by the lively and vibrant Cuba Street in downtown Wellington. I found it very easy to get around here.

Great hostel, friendliest staff I've come across, easy to get everywhere from it.
However, given that it's off peak and your huge hostel seemed quite empty I feel you could've not put us in the room directly above the bar next door, as you can physically feel the music. Also smallest kitchen I've seen. However, I would recommend this hostel.

Great atmosphere, great location, great facilities, very clean, well organized, and very fun. Free pancakes in the am from 7-9. I didn't like'em too much so they weren't worth the calories but for a backpacker it's a lifesaver. Free dinner which was pretty damn good for a free meal. Carmen could cook up a nice meal and she has some dope movies so get to know her. The entire staff starting with Saoirse the manager were very cool and helpful. The cleaning crew were nice and courteous as well.

Only stayed here over night between buses but has everything you would need laundry etc. Seems to be close to everything you would need, bars, supermarket etc.
Security is very good here swipe access to floors and rooms. Everything is clean. Good place to stay.

I like the security with the checkcards but it is easy to get into the floors with the rooms if people are walking out. I stayed 2 nights and every day they "cleaned" the room but every day the same hairs were in the shower and in the washbasin.

I stayed on a 10 bed dorm and it was the most untidy room I have ever stayed in! Plug sockets are in awkward places so it's difficult to charge things. The facilities in the hostel were ok but not enough toilets or showers on every floor.